Program Officer -Livelihoods (Baringo) at Helen Keller International

Position Overview

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to support the design, planning, execution, monitoring, and evaluation of agriculture and livelihood activities related to sustainable food systems and impact within the Riziki Thabiti Project in Kenya.

Key Responsibilities

Program Implementation and Technical Support

• Support the planning, coordination, and implementation of livelihood interventions under the Riziki Thabiti Project, including homestead food production, small-scale water harvesting, poultry production, and climate-smart agriculture
• Facilitate community-level engagement in sustainable agriculture, climate-resilient practices, and nutrition-sensitive food systems to improve household food security
• Contribute to the development of detailed project work plans, ensuring that livelihood, nutrition, and gender-responsive activities are fully integrated
• Provide continuous technical support to Baringo County teams to ensure high-quality implementation of livelihood and nutrition activities as per agreed work plans
• Promote the integration of nutrition targeting women and children below five years of age into all livelihood initiatives to strengthen household dietary diversity and resilience

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Monitor project progress, document achievements, capture best practices, and facilitate learning across project sites
• Prepare timely and high-quality activity reports (monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual) to inform management and stakeholders
• Review and monitor project budgets and track burn rates to support efficient resource utilization

Stakeholder Coordination

• Provide technical support to Baringo County to ensure quality implementation of the Project
• Facilitate collaboration and coordination of the project at county level with government departments including health, agriculture, water, social services, and other relevant stakeholders to strengthen multi-sectoral collaboration